PHLEBOTOMIST

PHLEBOTOMIST REQUIRED FOR THE PRETORIA AREA (GAUTENG)

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Collects blood and other specimens for clinical analysis, evaluation and/ or diagnostic purposes
• HPCSA Registration
• Anatomy, physiology and medical terminology relevant to medical pathology
• Laboratory information systems
• Medical ethical guidelines in the medical pathology fields

DUTIES

• Draws blood and collects non-blood specimens from patients/ clients at various locations, using the correct and sterile equipment in a manner that will yield the best results. This may include the use of Point of Care (POC) biomedical instrumentation systems and rapid testing kits for pathology.
• Observes the physical condition of patients during blood taking and applies sound first aid practices in order to ensure the safety and comfort of patients/ clients..
• Keeps records of specimens collected and ensures that all patient details and clinical information is accurately recorded.
• Ensures dispatching of specimens for processing in accordance with prescribed standard operating procedures
• Represents the organisation by applying the principles of customer care in the medical pathology field and interacts professionally and ethically with patients, clients, doctors and other staff.
• Receiving cash from patients and ensuring handover of cash to the lab in accordance with relevant standard operating procedures

REQUIREMENTS

• Must have own transport
• Valid drivers License

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2025/06/15